1. نادمت ذكرك والظلماء عاكفة

    فكان يا سيدي أحلى من السمر

    I took your memory as my boon companion while darkness lingered;

    and it was, O my master, sweeter than nighttime conversation.

  2. فلو ترى عبرتي والشوق يسفحها

    لما التفت إلى شيء من المطر

    So if you saw my tears, as longing pours them forth,

    you would pay no heed to any rain.